Windows to a New World

1. Windows to a New World

2. Windows 7 Trackpad on MacBook • There is no mouse bar or mouse button; the mouse button to click is built into the trackpad • This track-pad is set to “push to click.” You may set it to tap to click (next slide) • To highlight you must push to click and drag over the selection • A two finger click (index + middle) act as a right click • In MS Office a three finger click acts as a right click • Use two fingers on the trackpad to scroll

3. Keyboard Changes for Windows Users Working on a MacBook The function of the Control Key stays the same except for the right-click menu.

4. Network Folders • There are three types of folders on the server that you can access when logged on to the network : • Network Home • Campus • Hand In/Out • Staff have full control over all of the folders (can view, edit, add, delete files and folders) • Students can view files and can edit their own files in the Hand-In folder • Hand-In/Hand-Out folders do not count toward teachers storage allocation

5. Network Folders Student data • Students are allocated 1 GB of server space • Teachers are allocated 5 GB of server space Teacher data KB < MB < GB < TB

6. Campus Folder The CAMPUS folder is shared server space that can be accessed by any teacher on the instructional network

7. Hand-In /Hand-Out Folders

8. Introduction to Windows 7 What has stayed the same?

9. Windows 7 Desktop Keeping your desktop clear will allow your computer to function at full speed; clutter slows it down

10. Start Menu

11. Applications/Programs You can also enter the program name in the Search field.

12. Applications/Programs When you hover over an application on the taskbar, it expands so you can choose the window to open.

13. Quick Search

14. Taskbar There are fewer items on the taskbar, but you can customize this You can “pin” apps to your taskbar

15. Pin to Taskbar or Start Menu Right-click (two finger click) on any application and you will have the option to pin it to the task bar or start menu.

16. Documents Pictures & Music Different names and look; same function

17. Computer • This is where you will find your Hand-In and Hand-Out folders, your Network folder, the Campus folder, and any removable devises you have plugged in. To access any of these, just double click.

18. Control Panel • Click on Start Menu > Control Panel • Choose from one of 8 main menus

19. Adding A Printer in Windows 7 Step 1: Go to Control Panel Step 2: Select Devices & Printers Step 3: Select Add a printer

20. Adding A Printer in Windows 7 Step 4: Select Add a local printer Step 5: Select Create a new port Step 6: Select Standard TCP/IP Port from the drop down list

21. Adding A Printer in Windows 7 • Step 7: Enter the printer HOST NAME (not the IP address) • If on the instructional network add .inst.hcpss.orgto the end of name • If on the administrative network add .hcpss.orgto the end name

22. Adding A Printer in Windows 7 If the printer is on the network and driver is installed, you will be prompted to enter a “friendly printer name” If the printer is on the network and the driver is NOT installed, follow the remaining steps: Step 8: Select Device Type Generic Network Card Step 9: Choose the printer manufacturer and printer model from the list (select the PCL option)

23. Adding A Printer in Windows 7 Step 10: Select Do not share this printer Step 11: You may choose to set the printer as the default

24. Hide Windows to Show Desktop

25. Displays Command + P = projector displays

26. Displays F8 will not longer act as detect displays _______ Macs tend to detect displays automatically, but we suggest creating an easily accessible shortcut

27. Snap Use Snap to place Windows side by side to drag and drop. Drag a window either left or right until a “ghost” shadow appears. Drop to Snap into place. Repeat on the opposite side for another window.

28. Helpful Hint:Problem Steps Recorder (PSR) or Screenshot • The PSR program can be used to record each step a user takes in order to identify any problems or errors • Start Menu > type "PSR" in search • Click PSR > Start Record  • Record the steps of use • Click Stop Record and name the zipped file > Save to your Documents  • To take a screen shot • Fn + Shift + F11 • Open Paint or Word to Paste and layer

29. Wireless Networks

30. Connect to Wireless • On the taskbar choose the wireless network icon • Choose the network and connect automatically, then Connect NOTE: this procedure works only if your wireless adapter is enabled. If it is not enabled, you won't see any wireless networks being available. Photos courtesy of http://www.7tutorials.com/how-connect-wireless-networks

31. Connect via Ethernet • On the taskbar the following icon will appear

32. Eject External Hardware & Media • Look for the USB/Green Checkmark icon at the bottom right of the task bar • If the icon is not visible, click the up arrow – Show Hidden Icons in the taskbar at the bottom right  • Select "Safely Remove Hardware" and "Eject Media" > Select the device • Two-finger click on Media icon and “Eject Media”

33. Force Quit from the Task Manager • CTRL + ALT + DELETE or • Two-finger click on “Show hidden icons” • Click “Start Task Manager” • Find the unresponsive application and select "End Task" to Force Quit the program • Close the window

34. Shut-down & Restart • To Shut down (save work first) • Start Menu -> Shut down • To Restart • Start Menu -> Restart • To Sleep • Start Menu -> Sleep… • Make sure the OS has completely shut down before shutting the lid (black screen) • Pressing the power button should be last resort

35. Switching from Windows 7 to Mac 10.6 • On Taskbar, click on Show Hidden Icons. • Click on Boot Camp icon (small gray diamond). • Select Restart in Mac OS X. • If Boot Camp icon is not available, then click on Customize. Scroll to Boot Camp Manager. Choose Show icon and notifications. Click OK. Select -> Restart in Mac OS X